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A citrusy and tasty vegetable side dish – Stir-fried Lemon Sesame Sugar Snap Peas! Serve with a meal as a side, eat alone for a sweet tangy snack, or add to pasta and salads. Naturally vegan and gluten-free. Ever had sugar snap peas? This spring-time vegetable can be eaten whole, pod included (unlike say, edamame)…

Irish Pub Potato Nachos topped with cheddar cheese and all your favorite toppings. For celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or any day with a twist on this appetizer staple! These nachos are not technically/traditionally Irish, but are a version of the appetizer available at some Irish pubs. I’ve also seen them made with potato chips or…

This Smashed Avocado and Chickpea Salad Sandwich is an easy vegan recipe to throw together for a healthy lunch or dinner with only 5 main ingredients (plus bread). YOU GUYS. If you like chickpeas and avocado, you’re going to love this sandwich. I happen to love both, so this is going to be on constant…

Sweet Chili Cream Cheese Dip. A super easy, 4 ingredient cheese ball appetizer that is perfect for a party snack or shareable dip. Sweet and spicy and delicious! One of my favorite Trader Joe’s items is their sweet chili sauce. Have you tried it? It’s the perfect balance of sweet with something spicy (like jalapeno’s)….

The easiest little no-bake heart shaped chocolate pomegranate candy bites, with three options for mixing up the flavors. Vegan friendly, gluten free, delicious and perfect for your Valentine. YOU GUYS. I made these 5 different ways and I couldn’t settle on just one way to share them with you, so I’m sharing them all! The…

How to make your own homemade sweet pickle relish. After a bit of soaking time you’ll have a super easy, tasty and customizable relish topping for sandwiches, deviled eggs and more! Recently I was at the store buying sweet pickle relish for a special recipe (coming soon!) and realized most of the options available were…

Arugula (or spinach) and artichoke brie dip, made in a cast iron skillet. A delicious and unique appetizer! Click here to save this Skillet Brie Dip recipe on Pinterest! Who loves brie cheese? {raising hand} I almost always have a wheel of brie in my fridge. You know – in case of emergencies. I’ve long…

Whenever you need a break from over-indulging or simply want some lighter, healthier, veggie-packed meals, this detox cabbage soup is a great recipe to make. Customizable with non-starchy vegetables, herbs and spices, this soup will fill you up with nutrients! Click here to save this detox cabbage soup recipe on Pinterest! Oh hey, January. Do…

This Lemon Garlic Spinach Pasta recipe is an easy, healthy meal for 1 or 2 that can be on the table in 15 minutes. Vegan, gluten-free option. Click here to save this Lemon Spinach Pasta recipe on Pinterest! Today is the start of a new series for quick, healthy and flavorful meal ideas that serve…

This post has been sponsored by Fresh Cravings. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Host a make-your-own vegetarian taco night with all your favorites! Mix it up with different toppings, beans, veggies and shells. And of course – salsa. I have a little secret to tell you about one of my favorite ways to…

Thank you VOVETI for sponsoring this post. Elevate your entertaining this season with VOVETI Prosecco. This Cranberry Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail is a great way to jazz up your happy hour without making it complicated. It’s a fresh-tasting, fruity drink that is great to share with friends! A couple married friends of mine are my dinner-party…

Sweet potato casserole with an oat, pecan and cranberries topping and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Gluten-free, no sugar added! Click here to save this sweet potato casserole recipe on Pinterest! This sweet potato casserole was almost a no-go. Since American Thanksgiving is coming up, I wanted to test out some healthier versions of traditional…

This broccoli and cheese baked potato casserole is a super easy dinner with just 5 ingredients plus spices! Vegetarian, gluten-free. Click here to save this Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potato Casserole recipe on Pinterest! Who doesn’t like a good baked potato? They are pretty easy, customizable, and can be pretty healthy if you do them…

Fall Quinoa Salad with Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, tomatoes, lemon and parsley. A warm, delicious meal that is vegan and gluten-free. Have you ever seen Brussels sprouts on a stalk? Trader Joe’s carries them around this time of year, and it’s hard for me not to buy one whenever I see it. TIP: You don’t…

Garlic Sage Smashed Potatoes are a great side item at your dinner table. A customizable version of mashed potatoes that everyone will love. I’m not sure where I first heard of “smashed” potatoes, but the idea is brilliant! It has the best features of mashed potatoes with the added benefit of being customizable, and in…

Spaghetti Squash Nests garnished with fresh basil are the perfect dinner appetizer for your guests or casserole-style dinner for your family. Customizable and delicious! Vegan-friendly and gluten-free. With this recipe, I was originally trying to recreate these spaghetti nests with spaghetti squash. A little bit by accident (because I forgot), there is another difference. These…

Maple roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash with pecan pieces and dried cranberries. A perfect appetizer or side for holiday or Autumn dinners. Gluten-free, vegan. Did you think I was kidding about being obsessed with butternut squash? These roasted veggies would be perfect as an appetizer for a holiday table spread. Especially for Thanksgiving with…

Stove-Top Creamy and Spicy Hot Corn Dip makes a great appetizer for parties or game day. 6 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes. Addicting and delicious! Years ago at a beach weekend, someone made a hot corn dip in a slow cooker. It seemed weird to me at the time to be eating a hot…

Pumpkin Chickpea Curry with Kale, served with rice or quinoa. It’s a hearty vegan and gluten-free meal perfect for the colder months! My first pumpkin recipe of the year! I waited until October, my favorite month. Originally this was going to be a pumpkin chickpea stew, but I decided to go the curry route by…

This shop and pear nachos recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SahaleSnacksatTarget #CollectiveBias Sweet and savory pear nachos with glazes pecans, chevre cheese, pomegranate seeds and balsamic. A unique snack or dessert! Lately it seems like nachos have kind of been my thing. Now,…

Veggie Loaded Quinoa Fried “Rice.” A delicious gluten-free, vegetarian dinner full of vegetables and flavor! I usually hate to use words in a title that aren’t even ingredients in the recipe (hence the quotes around “rice”), but simply calling this fried quinoa just sounds weird! But yes, the idea of this dinner is that of…

Peach Jalapeno Honey Baked Brie – a delicious party appetizer or game time food. Dip with your favorite crackers or veggies! There have been over 100 recipes since the last baked brie recipe I shared with you, so we’re about due for another. This time there is no pastry dough wrapped around the cheese, which…

Sweet and spicy oven-baked spinach nachos served up in a cast iron skillet. A great party snack, meal for 2 (or 1!) that has a little extra nutrition with greens. No lie, I’ve made some version of this at least 10 times in the past couple weeks. I don’t even consider myself a chip person,…